Programme Policy Officer (Green Climate Fund) SSA9

About the role

This consultancy assignment supports the Green Climate Fund (GCF) proposal development process through in-country coordination and facilitation. The Programme Policy Officer SSA9 acts as the main focal point for engaging national and local authorities, aligning proposals with national policy frameworks, coordinating co-financing commitments and organizing field missions. The role works in day-to-day coordination with WFP Lebanon Country Office teams.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and engage with national authorities, including the National Designated Authority, line ministries and regional/local authorities, and plan and manage field missions
• Support mapping and review of national policies, strategies and plans so that project design matches national priorities
• Contribute to proposal sections and annexes, including inputs on country ownership and strategic alignment
• Help obtain the letter of co-financing and the government non-objection letter required for the GCF proposal
• Provide project management support to large, complex programmes and develop data gathering and monitoring systems
• Research policy and operational issues, prepare reports and liaise with internal and external counterparts
• Support partnership development, capacity building of staff and partners, and guide and supervise junior staff

Required profile

• Advanced university degree in environmental sciences, climate change, development studies, public policy or a related field, or first degree with additional years of related experience and training
• At least three years of post-graduate experience in Lebanon in development, climate change, humanitarian-development nexus or project coordination; five years with a first degree
• Demonstrated experience working with government institutions in Lebanon
• Fluency in English and Arabic; knowledge of French is an added advantage

Required skills

• Familiarity with national climate and development policy frameworks
• Strong coordination, facilitation and communication skills
• Desired: experience with decentralized authorities and local communities, and experience supporting donor-funded project preparation (GCF experience is a strong asset)

Applications are submitted only through the online recruiting system, with a CV and cover letter; shortlisted candidates are contacted. The deadline for applications is 26 November 2026.